About Us

Hauraki Plains Motors is proud to be an integral part of the local community in Ngatea. We employ a highly skilled team and operate three main divisions – sales, spare parts and the workshop. We specialise in used and new farm machinery and carry a large range of brands. We are pleased to cover the Hauraki Plains and Coromandel Peninsula offering farmers in the region a prompt, efficient and cost effective service. In fact today we even service the overseas market with new and used farm machinery and marine equipment.

Our History

Hauraki Plains Motors has a long history making it a trusted brand in the region. The company was started in 1926 and still operates from the original building, which has been expanded considerably over the years to accommodate the growth of the business. This longevity means that most of our business is conducted on a handshake. We know most of the farmers in the region and if we don’t we make it our mission to get to know them. So come in and see us or give us a call.

Who We Are

Company owners Frank Fullerton and Miles Shelley are both locals who bring extensive experience to the business. After growing up on a dairy farm in the Waikato, Frank was an agricultural contractor in the region for many years. It was nearly 40 years ago he came to Hauraki Plains Motors initially in sales.Miles comes from a dairy farming background and completed his mechanics apprenticeship with Hauraki Plains Motors. Frank and Miles took over sole ownership of the business together in 1996.It is the knowledge the entire team brings to the business that makes the difference. The average length of time staff has served in the company sits at 22 years. One salesperson has even clocked up nearly four decades with the company!

Hauraki Plains Motors is proud dealers of the following high quality brands: